NASIYAN (RED) TEMPLE
The red temple is a Digambar Jain temple which has a double- storey hall
adjacent to the main temple. The hall displays a series of large gold plated
wooden figures depicting legends from Jain mythology. The entire hall is
richly adorned by glass mosaic, precious stones, gold and silver work. The
place is also popularly called Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan.
The giant fort stands guarding the city. It has six gates. The fort
also has Miran Saheb ki Dargha who was the governor of the fort and
laid down his life in an encounter. It gives a panoramic view of the
city situated in Nagpahari of Aravalli ranges, this fort has immense
archaeological and historical importance.
This
is a masterpiece of Indo - Islamic architecture. As legend goes its was
constructed in two and a-half days (Adhi-Din). It is a relic of an old
mosque consisting of a quadrangle with a front screen wall of seven pointed
arches. The distinct pillars and arched screen with its ruined minarets make
it a splendid architectural masterpiece.
It is an artificial
lake named after Anaji Chauhan. The catchments were built with the help
of local populace. The 'Baradari' pavilions was built by Shah Jahan, to
facilitate his long stays in Ajmer. the Baradari and the adjoining parks
are the lungs of city and favourite outing spot.
Pushkar
For a devout Hindu Pushkar is a very important pilgrim
centre, for one visit to this holy place in a lifetime is
highly prescribed.
Brahma forms the great Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva, each symbolising the lifecycle of birth, preservation
and destruction. Brahma the creator is depicted as of four
bearded heads and four hands each holding a book of Vedas
(knowledge). His vehicle is the swan and his consort is
Savitri. According to the legend Pushkar means a pond
created by flower, was formed when Brahma dropped a lotus
flower on the earth to determine a place for his yagna, a
holy sacrifice. The story goes that Brahma wanted to perform
the yagna at the most auspicious time but his consort
Savitri whose presence at the yagna was vital for its
performance kept him waiting. Irritated by this Brahma
married Gayatri, a milkmaid and installed her instead.
Savitri on seeing someone else in her place was infuriated
and cursed Brahma that he would be forgotten by people on
earth and never worshiped. She relented on pleas from other
Gods that he could only be worshiped in Pushkar, hence there
are no Brahma Temples elsewhere.
Pushkar
is a much loved tourist destination, many who visit there just
fall in love with the place and overstay. Situated on the edge
on the desert it is separated from Ajmer by the Nag Parbat (the
snake hill). The town has very distinct tourist excitement with
narrow lanes lined with shops selling various accessories and
rooftop restaurants. Despite its high tourist profile the town
maintains some mystical charm.
Train :Ajmer is on the Delhi-Jaipur-Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai
line and most trains stops at Ajmer. For further details visit :
www.indianrail.gov.in
Road : It is connected with bus from all
places like Jaipur, Agra, Aligarh, Abu road, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Barmer,
Haridwar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Nagaur. For further details visit :
www.rsrtc.com
The giant fort stands guarding the city. It has six gates. The fort
also has Miran Saheb ki Dargha who was the governor of the fort and
laid down his life in an encounter. It gives a panoramic view of the
city situated in Nagpahari of Aravalli ranges, this fort has immense
archaeological and historical importance.
This
is a masterpiece of Indo - Islamic architecture. As legend goes its was
constructed in two and a-half days (Adhi-Din). It is a relic of an old
mosque consisting of a quadrangle with a front screen wall of seven pointed
arches. The distinct pillars and arched screen with its ruined minarets make
it a splendid architectural masterpiece.
Pushkar
is a much loved tourist destination, many who visit there just
fall in love with the place and overstay. Situated on the edge
on the desert it is separated from Ajmer by the Nag Parbat (the
snake hill). The town has very distinct tourist excitement with
narrow lanes lined with shops selling various accessories and
rooftop restaurants. Despite its high tourist profile the town
maintains some mystical charm.
